HV Engineer

Mitie Group plc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. is seeking an HV Electrical Engineer (HV SAP) to lead high‑voltage maintenance, remedials and projects within the Midlands region.

You will act as the primary customer contact, ensure SAP compliance, and drive safe, high‑quality operational performance across networks and wider engineering activities. The role requires at least five years' HV experience, a Senior Authorised Person qualification, and an HNC (or Level 3 equivalent) in electrical engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience on HV networks (11kV–66kV).
• Senior Authorised Person Qualified.
• HNC in Electrical Engineering or Level 3 electrical qualification with significant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV maintenance, remedials and projects, acting as the primary customer contact and ensuring all SAP, training, audit and compliance requirements are fully met.
• Embed strong HSQE leadership by promoting best practice, RAMS, audits and site inspections, ensuring all activities meet policy and standards.
• Plan and manage operational delivery by organising teams, supporting tender activity and producing KPI reports for senior leadership.
• Oversee technical duties including inspections, commissioning and witness testing, participate in SAP standby rota and provide initial fault response, while mentoring junior engineers.
• Support project and customer needs with occasional travel and overnight stays per Mitie policies.

Skills

IT skills

Communication

Leadership

Team mentoring

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Senior Authorised Person Qualified

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

ROLE: HV Electrical Engineer (HV SAP)
HOURS: Monday to Friday (08:00 to 17:00)
LOCATION: Midlands Region

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a HV Electrical Engineer who will support the delivery of safe, compliant and high‑quality operational performance across our networks and wider engineering activities.

Key Responsibilities – Operational Delivery

• Lead operational delivery across HV maintenance, remedials and project works, acting as the primary customer contact and ensuring all SAP, training, audit and compliance requirements are fully met.
• Embed strong HSQE leadership by promoting best practice, producing RAMS, conducting audits and site inspections, and ensuring all activities meet corporate policy and legislative standards.
• Plan and manage operational delivery by organising teams, supporting tender activity (surveys, pricing, scopes), and producing performance and KPI reports for senior leadership.
• Oversee technical duties including factory/site/plant inspections, commissioning and witness testing, participating in the SAP standby rota and providing initial fault response, while mentoring junior engineers.
• Support project and customer needs with occasional travel and overnight stays, adhering to Mitie policies for travel, accommodation and expenses.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience working on networks from 11kV to 66kV.
• Senior Authorised Person Qualified
• HNC in Electrical Engineering (or Level 3 electrical qualification with significant experience)
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation capabilities.
• Self‑motivated and able to motivate others to achieve tight deadlines.